 UU Fellowship of Lafayette Greetings fellow UUs and supporters! We will be meeting ONLY on Zoom until further notice. Our theme for the month of September is REASON. From Touchstones Journal: [Unitarianism]...was characterized by three leading principles: "first, complete mental freedom in religion rather than boncdage to creeds or confession; second, the unrestricted use of reason in religion rather than reliance upon external authority of past tradition; third, generous tolerance of differing religious views and usages rather than insistence upon uniformity in doctrine, worship, or polity...The path to knowledge begins with our sense perception of the world. Based on this, we draw inferences and make deductions in order to expand our knowledge. By contrast, belief is based upon accepting something as true because we are told it is true by an authority. Sunday, September 5th Service:  From Touchstones Journal: [Unitarian Universalism has its foundations in Universalism's] 'three leading principles: "first, complete mental freedom in religion rather than boncdage to creeds or confession; second, the unrestricted use of reason in religion rather than reliance upon external authority of past tradition; third, generous tolerance of differing religious views and usages rather than insistence upon uniformity in doctrine, worship, or polity"..."The path to knowledge begins with our sense perception of the world. Based on this, we draw inferences and make deductions in order to expand our knowledge. By contrast, belief is based upon accepting something as true because we are told it is true by an authority."' Visit us on Zoom to see how these two ideas influence our view of the universe and our place in it. If you are unable to attend you may view the interactive service slides here. View the sermon text here. --- Last Sunday's service recap: Our Women's Equality Day service included celebrating the words and deeds of several important women leaders for women's civil and voting rights focusing on co-founder of the N.A.A.C.P Mary Church Terrell. Watch the sermon video here. --- Happenings during the week:  Mary Guirard and Scott Ferguson weeded and mulched the front flower bed. Looking good! And our landlord, Mr. Mouton, has reroofed the church building with steel panels that typically last for 25 years -- no more roof leaks! --- Announcements: 
--- Calendar: Note: Services to be held via Zoom until further notice September theme - Reason 9/5/21 - Reason Sermon Service 9/12/21 - Water Ceremony Service 9/12/21 - Grandparents day 9/15 - 10/15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month 9/21 - Autumnal Equinox (equal length day and night) 9/22 - Book Club Meeting 6:30 - 7:30 pm on Zoom 9/25 - Early voting begins for the Library millage October 9th - Library millage and election --- |